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MAY 26 - 28, 2018 Sidney by the Sea will play host to the National Standup Paddleboarding Championship in late May. The event, sponsored by Surf Canada, will take place May 26 to 28 at the Port Sidney Marina. The races will take place along the waterfront in Sidney. National championships decide who will represent

If you're looking for a great day-trip while visiting Victoria, BC, consider a drive up the beautiful Malahat Drive to the city of Duncan, BC. The city is about 50 kilometres from both Victoria to the south and Nanaimo to the north. Although the City of Duncan has a population of just under 5000, it

Winter Markets: November through April, every Saturday, 10am to noon. Indoors, in the Garry Oak Room (1335 Thurlow St) through March. Outdoors , rain or shine, in April. Regular Season Markets: May through October, every Saturday, 10am to 2pm , rain or shine. 2017 is Moss Street Market’s 26th season of providing local and organic farm-fresh produce, local

Victoria and Vancouver Island is one of the best places in the world to see some of natures most magnificent creatures - whales! There are a number of tour companies that offer excursions of all kinds, styles & prices to offer you an experience to witness and learn about whales in the wild. Here are

There is a large community of equestrians in and around Victoria. What a lovely place for a pleasant ride! Here are some options for riding (including lessons/boarding/therapy) in and around Victoria. Please call or click on the link to each stable for hours/rates etc. See map below for locations. Ocean Breeze Stables - Witty Beach

A SATURNA ISLAND DAY TRIP While you're in Victoria, you should definitely think about exploring some of the Gulf Islands. If you want a quiet, outdoorsy get away, Saturna Island is probably your choice. With a population of only 350 full time residents, spectacular shoreline features, mountainous terrain and two thirds of the island incorporated

No visit to Victoria would be complete without a visit to the world renowned Butchart Gardens! No matter if you're not ga-ga for gardens, Butchart is an amazing place nonetheless! Butchart Gardens Robert Pim Butchart, a pioneer in the thriving North American cement industry, was attracted from Owen Sound, Ontario to Canada’s West

Horse Drawn Carriages - A Victoria Tradition! For an intimate tour of the city, consider a quaint ride in a horse-drawn carriage. It's fun for a family or can be a romantic ride for two! Tally Ho Tours 1-866-383-5067 In Victoria 250-514-9257 Victoria Carriage Tours 1-877-663-2207 Local: 250-383-2207 email: experience@victoriacarriage.com

About Victoria

Named after Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and, at the time, British North America, Victoria is one of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest, with British settlement beginning in 1843. Read more